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Old 11-04-2013, 01:05 AM
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The design pictured is very similar to the standard grips used by S&W during the 1920s, yet not quite identical. At least that's my impression. It's certainly not the commercial style used by S&W throughout the 1930s and early 1940s. I have to believe that, if the SN on the grip panel matches that of the gun, someone probably applied checkering to the original smooth grips.

You are right - the revolver's appearance would be greatly enhanced by Parkerizing.
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